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Earthquakes & Volcanoes (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Geography): Exam Questions

Exam code: 0460 & 0976

14 mins4 questions
Easy
Medium
1a1 mark

Study Figure 1.1, a map showing the location and magnitude of earthquakes in Alaska, USA.

Map showing earthquake magnitudes and tectonic plates in Alaska. Includes faults, plate boundaries, and movement directions on the Richter scale.

In which direction is the Pacific Plate moving?

  • north (N)

  • north-north-west (NNW)

  • north-west (NW)

  • south-east (SE)

  • south-south-east (SSE)

Choose your answer

1b1 mark

State the latitude and longitude of the earthquake labelled X in Figure 1.1

How did you do?

23 marks

Figure 1.2 shows the location of Whakaari, New Zealand, where a volcano erupted in 2019.

Map showing Bay of Plenty and Taupo Volcanic Zone in New Zealand, featuring Whakaari and Moutohorā volcanoes, with Whakatāne town nearby.

Use Figure 1.2 to describe the location of Whakaari.

How did you do?

14 marks

Describe the distribution of earthquakes shown in Figure 1.1.

Map of Alaska showing earthquake magnitudes, fault lines, and plate movements on the Richter scale between the North American and Pacific plates.

How did you do?

25 marks

Figure 1.3 shows information about a volcanic eruption on Whakaari.

Cross-section diagram of a volcanic eruption showing ash, gases, lava, and volcanic bombs with labelled tectonic plates and subduction zone beneath.

Use Figure 1.3 to explain why a volcanic eruption occurred on Whakaari.

How did you do?